Polar Explorers Stamps

These Post Office stamps were affixed to specially designed envelopes and postmarked on the first day that the stamps were issued.

16.02.1972 | Manchester Bee Cachet, Postmarked at Manchester

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Stock Code:

51840

Issue:

16th February 1972 - Polar Explorers

Stamp Type:

Commemoratives

Stamp Details:

3p Sir James Clark Ross
5p Sir Martin Frobisher
7 1/2p Hudson
9p Captain Scott

Producer/Series: Royal Mail/Post Office ( Manchester Bee No 24 )

Postmark:

Manchester FDI Postmark

Notes: The Manchester worker bee is one of the best-known symbols of Manchester and has been an emblem for the city for over 150 years. The bee denotes Mancunians' hard work ethic and the city being a hive of activity. It has also come to represent the sense of unity in our great city.

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Reference Images:
Commemorative Stamp
Presentation Pack (39)
Postmark illustrations

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The above Royal Mail Polar Explorers stamps were issued on 16 February 1972 by Royal Mail and feature the following stamp designs: 3p Sir James Clark Ross; 5p Sir Martin Frobisher; 7 1/2p Hudson; 9p Captain Scott. The Manchester Bee Cachet first day cover with the Manchester FDI Postmark postmark has been produced by Royal Mail/Post Office and features these stamps which can make a very collectible and lovely gift.